Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels (Print-Friendly Format)

Soft, golden flagels blend spinach and cottage cheese for a nourishing bite ideal at any time of day.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

01 - 250 g full-fat cottage cheese

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, or substitute with avocado oil

03 - 1 large egg, or for vegan option 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water

04 - 125 g all-purpose flour, or almond flour for gluten-free variation

05 - 1 teaspoon freshly opened baking powder

06 - 1 teaspoon sea salt

07 - 60 g baby spinach, finely chopped; substitute with chopped kale if desired

08 - 100 g shredded mozzarella cheese, or feta for a tangier profile

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, olive oil, and egg. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.

03 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a uniform dough forms. Avoid overmixing.

04 - Gently fold in the finely chopped baby spinach and the shredded mozzarella until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

05 - Divide the dough into six portions. Shape each into a bagel-like ring and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

06 - Preheat the oven to 200°C. Bake the flagels for 15 minutes or until golden brown and set.

07 - Transfer the flagels to a wire rack and allow to cool slightly before serving.

01 - Enjoy warm with cream cheese or hummus for added flavor and creaminess.